Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games

🏃Ready, Set… Go check out the upgrades at the ‘Red Track’ at the Townsville Sports Precinct! ⏱️The upgraded ‘Red Track” and field has World Athletics Certification Class 2, meaning athletes’ times and records at the venue can be officially recorded. 🥇The upgrades will help talented athletes from across North Queensland pursue their Olympic dreams in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032 Games. 🥏The upgrades also allow the Queensland Government owned and operated Sports Precinct to host state, national and international athletics and training camps. 🙌That’s a win in our books! Thanks to Jake Doran, Olivia Ford and Uwezo Lubenda who helped put the track to the test! 🏃 Jake, who has represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships, was absolutely thrilled with the new track. “To have this quality track in Townsville is fantastic for me and for the top-class juniors the region is producing right now,” he said. Learn more about the upgraded Townsville Sports Precinct 👉 https://bit.ly/41ISxfp #Athletics #Townsville #Brisbane2032 #QldSportandRec

NRL fans get ready! 🏉The Broncos pre-season challenge is almost here! 🗓️🎫 Our very own Toowoomba Sports Ground will play host to the fired-up Broncos 🔥as they look to start the year strong against the Gold Coast Titans! 💪 Tickets are now on sale just in time for Christmas! 🎁🎄 Inspire the young footy fans in your life and get them excited for their sporting year with the perfect Christmas gift! 🎟️ Buy your tickets now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3P2hbjq #NRL #rugbyleague #broncos #QldSportandRec

🏗️ Be part of history in the making! The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is leading the 100 Day Review to assess Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure. This initiative will ensure projects align with Queensland's long-term growth and legacy goals. 🗓️ Public consultation is now open until Friday, 10 January 2025. Submit your thoughts here: www.gamesreview.com.au 💡Share your insights and help shape a brighter future for Queensland!

We’ve partnered with International Legends of League (ILOL) to bring rugby league events to regional Queensland, promoting the game of rugby league and communicating key health messages. Our team attended the first event in Goondiwindi, which included school visits, media appearances and a match between the Australian Legends and local Allstars. Despite the heat, 1,200 spectators enjoyed four exciting games. 🔥🏉 Looking forward to more events in 2025, including Kingaroy, Stanthorpe/Warwick, and a return visit to Goondiwindi. #QldSportAndRec #RugbyLeague

🤝 It’s official, this morning we announced our partnership with Brisbane Roar FC to bring football to more than 10,000 Queenslanders. This partnership delivered in collaboration with Football Queensland will see an expansion of the existing Football in the Community Program, aiming to increase participation, support coaches and encourage more children to be active. ⚽👉 https://bit.ly/4fZC22z #footballqueensland #qldsportandrec #brisbaneroar

For Queenslanders living with an invisible disability, the bright lights, loud noises and crowds at live football matches can be some of the biggest barriers stopping them from attending live sport 🗣️🏉 That’s why the Hawthorn Football Club set up a sensory space during their recent AFLW game at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns. The sensory space meant an extra 20 Queenslanders could come and enjoy watching a live AFL game! We love supporting programs that help Queenslanders of all abilities get involved in sport. 👏 Read more about the Hawks Inclusion Project helping more AFL fans enjoy the sport 👉 https://bit.ly/3V8mwJx Queensland Mental Health Commission #Qldsportandrec #aflw

Yesterday we celebrated International Day of People with Disability and we're celebrating some amazing programs helping more Queenslanders get active, no matter their ability. Meet the amazing volunteers at Shorncliffe Sailability, bringing joy and freedom to Queenslanders of all abilities on the beautiful waters of Moreton Bay. Whether it’s steering the boat or simply enjoying the breeze, participants are loving life on the water! 🌞💙 Our department is committed to ensuring access and inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of our work, as outlined in our Disability Service Plan. #IDPWD #InclusiveSailing #ShorncliffeSailability #ActiveQueensland

What a night at the Outdoors Queensland Awards 🏞️ ✨ Congratulations to all winners and finalists who are making a difference in Queensland's outdoor recreation community, and a special mention to Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) athlete Alexa Leary for her inspiring Q&A. Some of the winners include: 🏆 AQIA Workforce Development Award, The Klepper Training Academy 🏆 QLD Government Outdoor Recreation Award, Townsville Hike and Explore 🏆 QLD Government Individual Achievement Award, Dr Indigo Willing & Darren Osmond (dual winners) See the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/41exz7E #OutdoorsQueenslandAwards #OutdoorsQLD #ActiveQLD

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Athlete Awards! 🎉 Queensland’s high-performance sporting community gathered at Brisbane City Hall on Friday night to celebrate the achievements of athletes, coaches, and support teams following the success of the Paris 2024 Cycle. Special shoutout to our award winners: 🏆 QAS Athlete Award: Curtis McGrath OAM 🏆 QAS Magic Moment (Olympics): Cameron McEvoy OLY 🏆 QAS Magic Moment (Paralympics): Korey Boddington PLY 🏆 QAS Olympic Athlete of the Cycle: Kaylee McKeown OAM 🏆 QAS Paralympic Athlete of the Cycle: Curtis McGrath OAM 🏆 QAS Emerging Athlete of the Cycle: Arisa Trew OLY 🏆 QAS Coach of the Cycle: Dean Boxall 🏆 QAS Development Coach of the Cycle: Ben Newton OAM PLY 🏆 QAS High Performance Program: St Peters Western - Swimming 🏆 QAS Inspiring Extraordinary Success: Emma McKeon AM OLY Thank you to everyone involved for their tireless dedication and commitment and congratulations to all for making Paris 2024 Australia's most successful Olympic and Paralympic Games yet! #QASAthleteAwards #QueenslandSport #Paris2024 #Brisbane2032 #HighPerformance #SportExcellence #Congratulations

Check out our #QldSportAndRec and Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) 2024 highlights reel that premiered at the QSport Sport Awards 2024! 🎞📽 We're so proud of everything we've achieved as a team, on our mission to get Queenslanders more active, more often, and we can't wait to show you more astonishing results in 2025, as we work alongside industry and community to shape a stronger, more inclusive future for sport in Queensland. 💪🥳 #TeamPride #2024highlights #QSportAwards2024 #DSROPG